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“Band 1” is a chronological collection of previously published short stories by Ithaka O.- - -List of stories in this collection Moonlight Through the Manhole To Me Who Is Useless Because They Don’t Bleed Red Silver Lining Replaceables Museum of Earth Art
Alexander Kuprin was born in Narovchat, Penza in Russia on 7th September 1870. At 3 his Father died and he and mother moved to Moscow. By 10 he was enrolled at the Second Moscow Military High School and there his interest in literature began. The Alexander Military Academy followed and two years later he was a sub-lieutenant and posted to an Infantry Regiment for a further four years. Despite his duties he was a now a keen writer and published his first short story at this time. His military duties also garnered him experiences for his breakthrough work ‘The Duel’. Leaving the military he left for Kiev to work for local newspapers. He continued to publish both stories and novels and by 1901 he was in St Petersburg becoming part of a group that included Chekhov, Ivan Bunin, Maxim Gorky and Leonid Andreyev. In the years that followed further controversial works and acclaim followed. His comments on the regime meant he was also put under secret police surveillance. As World War I erupted, Kuprin opened a military hospital but was then given command of an infantry company in Finland. He was soon discharged on grounds of ill health. The October Revolution saw him praise Lenin, but he warned that the Bolsheviks threatened Russian culture and might cause further widespread suffering to the peasants. As Civil War raged he took his family to Helsinki and then on to Paris. Exile saw his talents decline further and his succumbing to alcoholism. He became lonely and withdrawn. The family's poverty increased his malaise. In May 1937, the Kuprin’s returned to Moscow. He now saw his work published but wrote almost nothing new. In 1938 his health rapidly deteriorated. Already suffering from a kidney problems and sclerosis, he had now developed cancer of the oesophagus. Alexander Kuprin died on 25th August 1938.Mostra libro
From Jeffery Deaver -- the New York Times bestselling author of the upcoming Lincoln Rhyme novel The Kill Room -- comes an original short story featuring Rhyme.When a young woman is found brutally murdered in a parking garage, with a veritable mountain of potential evidence to sift through, it may be the most challenging case former NYPD detective Lincoln Rhyme has ever taken on.Mostra libro
Title: The Middle Toe of the Right Foot Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne Original Publication: 1890 Public Domain: Yes Series Placement: Number 53 in the Timeless Terrors series Description: In The Middle Toe of the Right Foot, Ambrose Bierce delivers a chilling tale of guilt, vengeance, and the lingering echoes of past violence. The story follows Manton, pressured into spending the night in the abandoned Odell house—the site of a brutal murder for which he was once accused. What begins as a cruel dare soon becomes a confrontation with forces more relentless than the men who seek to humiliate him. Alone in the decaying structure, Manton becomes aware of a silent presence watching from the darkness. When his tormentors return at dawn, they find him dead from terror, and eerie footprints in the dust reveal that he was not alone. The chilling pattern exposes the truth behind the crime, the victims, and the supernatural justice that finally found him. With his trademark blend of irony and psychological dread, Bierce transforms a tale of cruelty and guilt into a haunting exploration of retribution. Narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance captures the story’s mounting tension and stark, ghostly imagery, bringing Bierce’s distinct American Gothic style to life. While the text is in the public domain, this narration is an original performance and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne. As the fifty-third entry in Timeless Terrors, The Middle Toe of the Right Foot remains one of Bierce’s most striking examinations of fear, justice, and the shadows a crime can cast long after death.Mostra libro
‘Delightfully romantic and touching.’ Phillipa Ashley, author of A Perfect Cornish Summer ‘Like being enfolded in one big, warm, delicious hug.’ Jules Wake, author of The Saturday Morning Park Run ‘A lovely, warm uplifting story.’ Alex Brown, author of A Postcard from Italy A year of taking chances… After a nightmare year, Mia Sutherland is hoping for a fresh start. She’s putting the past behind her and pouring all her savings into renovating a crumbling guesthouse in the peaceful Butterfly Cove. She is determined that nothing will distract her from achieving her dreams. That is, until her very first guest, Daniel Fitzwilliam arrives – quite possibly, the most gorgeous man she’s ever seen. He’s only here for a week, but already Daniel has turned her world upside-down. And as the tide turns, it’s clear that Butterfly Cove has more than one surprise in store for Mia… An uplifting and heartwarming read, perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Heidi Swain and Beth Moran. Don’t miss the rest of the books in this charming trilogy: Sunrise at Butterfly Cove Wedding Bells at Butterfly Cove Christmas at Butterfly CovePraise for Sarah Bennett: 'Passion in spades, romance to make you blush and a community that cares. I hoped this story would just keep on going.' Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane 'A perfect heartwarming read full of family, romance and intrigue, set in a stunning location – what’s not to love?' Bella Osborne, author of The Library ‘I inhaled this book in two days. Absolutely gorgeous.’ Rachel Burton, author of The Last Party at Silverton Hall 'I'm so glad this is a series and I'll get to meet the characters again because you won't want to leave them after the final page.' Catherine Miller, author of 99 Days With YouReaders love Sunrise at Butterfly Cove: 'Sunrise At Butterfly Cove is a wonderful story that will leave you feeling all warm and cosy inside. I found it totally enchanting.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I didn't want to put this book down.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Charmingly, honestly and so lovingly written, you cannot help but fall in love with the characters and Butterfly Cove itself'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This my favourite… series, within its genre; one that I will certainly read it again – something I rarely do. I can't fault it.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The sea and holidays serve as the perfect setting for Sarah Bennett's top contemporary romance, Sunrise at Butterfly Cove. This fiction story is a testament to the power of new beginnings and the surprises that life has in store. For fans of Jessica Redland (Sunshine After the Rain), Jo Bartlett (The Girl She Left Behind), Alison Sherlock (Coming Home to Maple Tree Lodge), Della Galton (Love Blossoms at Puddleduck Farm), and Rachael Lucas (Christmas at Applemore).Mostra libro
In his second collection of stories, author and filmmaker R.W. Gray (Crisp) once again finds the place where the beautiful, the strange, and the surreal all meet—sometimes meshing harmoniously, sometimes colliding with terrible violence, launching his characters into a redefined reality. A lovestruck man discovers the secret editing room where his girlfriend erases all her flaws; a massage artist finds that she can alleviate her clients’ pain in more ways than one; a beautiful man invites those who want him to do whatever they wish with his unconscious body; and a gay couple meets what appear to be the younger versions of themselves, and learns that history can indeed repeat itself.Mostra libro
The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them are Somerville & Ross - the writing pseudonym for Edith Somerville & Violet Florence Martin Sidney Benson Thorp.Mostra libro
